When they arrived at the temple ground, there weren't a lot of people around apart from the monks and villagers who live near the temple.
All of them got out of the car as they carried the stuff they brought with them. The girl carried a small military-style rucksack but in a feminine style.
Elizabeth recalled the way to the top temple as she walked ahead. "Come on, everyone…"
Most of the monks normally stay at the temple grounds, however, some monk usually goes to the top temple to pray and meditate in peace since hardly anyone is allowed to go up. They only allow those with close connections to the monks to go up.
The monks that were roaming around the temple were surprised to see the cheerful young lady running around. When they notice the man following behind her, they were all taken aback.
"Isn't that General Zhao?"
"Oh my, then that means the girl must be the Zhao Princess."
"I haven't seen her for quite a long time, she sure did turn into a beautiful gem."
"Master Jiang would be overjoyed and pleased to see her again."
The monks happily walked around and shared the news of the person they just saw. When the other monks found out, they too headed to the top temple to meet the girl.
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On their way, Elizabeth was stopped by the monks as they greeted her. She did not mind since they were all close friends and more like a family to her as well.
Heading to the temple top was not a challenging trek since a stone step has been arranged making the way much easier for everyone.
Elizabeth would always check back from time to time to see if everyone was doing fine.
Of course, it was not a challenge for them since they were well trained military officers before becoming the Zhao's guard. This means they have gone through extreme and harsh training not only during military duty but also to be a Zhao's guard.
But the girl could not help it, but be concern from time to time, "Is everyone still alright?"
"Don't worry miss."
"We're all fine."
Being the guard of the Zhao family was a great opportunity for them. One who works under the Zhao family are well respected by others, even if they are just a bodyguard. But for them, the greatest honor was having the young girl as their young miss since she treats them so well and always look after them.
She always remembers all the staff's birthday and always prepares a present for them also gives them red envelopes during Christmas and New year.
That's why when they hear news like someone dare harm their young miss, their blood boils and wish to kill them at once. But of course, they won't since the girl won't allow it.
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A monk was walking around the top temple grounds when he overheard people talking and heading up the stone steps. He wonders who could it be since not a lot of people are allowed to come up here.
As the monk went closer to the gate, he soon notices the silhouette of the person coming up the stairs, his eyes lit and could not believe himself.
"Little Bao"
The monk slowly approached them in disbelief as he continued to watch the young lady climbing up the stairs.
When the girl notices someone looking towards them. She smiled as she shouted, "Great Master Jiang."
She then started running up the staircase and quickly went forward to the monk and gave him a proper respectful bow. "Master, it's been a long time. It's good to see you again…"
The old monk touched the girl's face to check if he was dreaming or not. "Oh, Little Bao its really you."
"It is indeed her Great Master Jiang." General Zhao spoke from behind as he approached them, as he too paid respect to the old monk.
"Benefactor Zhao, it's good to see you as well."
The rest of the party finally arrived and paid respect to the great monk and greeted him.
Elizabeth humbly bowed and asked, "Master, I come for your blessing…"
Master Jiang chuckled wondering what more could a child ask for. "My dear child, what blessing can this old monk give you. When you have already the blessing from the heavens."
"Master Jiang, you think too highly of me. But Master, I come to have this blessed for my family." She took her bag off her shoulder and put out the item she wished to be blessed.
Master Jiang then grabs the bracelets and smiled seeing how eager the young lady was to have them blessed. "Very well then..."
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As soon as Master Jiang went inside the temple to bless the item, Elizabeth ventured around with her uncle as they enjoyed the scenery whilst taking a picture.
After a few minutes, one of the monks called for them informing them that Master Jiang wishes to see them now.
"Dear child come…" Master Jiang welcome the girl who was stepping inside the room.
She saw that the items were well laid in the table already meaning he has completely blessed. "Master, thank you."
"Come, I have something for you…" He handed the girl a piece of paper that looked like scribbles of a child. "My child, there are forces who soon try to drag you down, so be weary but don't fret for your fate will be there to support you."
Elizabeth ponders on what Master Jiang meant.
'My fate? Who? Damn it! Master Jiang, why do you always have to make things so complicated, what's gonna happen to me? Who would want to take me down?'
"Thank you, Master Jiang." She grabs the piece of paper and paid respect to the old monk.
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Afterward, they soon prepared another room for them to enjoy the meal the monks have prepared for them as well as for the food they have brought along. They all gather together and enjoyed the feast they all prepared.
Elizabeth then went upfront to take a selfie with everyone which she then sent to her family SNS GC account.
After they were done, the girl presents her gift which she made for Master Jiang. "Master, I painted this for you."
As the master removed the cover of the painting, his eyes were so warm and please in such a marvelous masterpiece. It was a simple painting of the mountains, with a tree by the corner that was covered with few white flowers, the tree was reflecting on to the pond painted below. The pond then has some floating flowers from the tree. On the left corner of the painting was a simple calligraphy written on it.
"May the heaven bring you peace."
He looked at the general and said, "The Zhao family has indeed lived a good life to have a blessed child like her."
The general was extremely happy in hearing that, especially from Master Jiang.
It was already late when they left the temple…
Once they arrived home, the man carried the girl in his arms inside the house. The old man saw them walked in and did not make a noise and instead followed them up to her room. The man slowly placed the girl down to her bed with the help of the servants.
The old man softly asked, "So, what happened today?"
"Master Jiang said, the Zhao family has indeed lived a good life to have her."
The old man smiled at what his son just said. "We have indeed."
That evening, everyone in the Zhao household was at peace to know they have done good in the world and that their ancestry too. For they were blessed with a girl with a pure heart.